Foreign Language
As students become acquainted with the language, lifestyles,
and belief systems of another culture, they can develop greater
insight into that culture. Knowledge of a second language
can become a valuable support skill for careers in business,
Christian ministry, education, government, and social services.
The department provides a variety of language courses that
allow students to develop basic communication skills and cultural
awareness.
Guidelines for satisfying the general education requirement for
foreign language are found on
. Students with previous
language study may be eligible for test-out credit for first- and/or
second-year language courses and should contact the department
or the Office of the Registrar for details. Language students are
also encouraged to consider the study abroad options listed under
International Study Opportunities on page 21.
Spanish
The
Spanish major
enables students to develop skills in
reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending spoken Spanish
to gain cultural understanding that will enable them to interact
appropriately in a variety of social contexts. Studying the
language, history, and literature of the Hispanic peoples provides
students with opportunities to practice their language skills and
gain appreciation for the contributions and values of the Hispanic
culture. Students are encouraged to enhance their program by
participating in an approved cross-cultural experience such as a
study abroad program or missions outreach.
Course requirements involve 34 semester hours including:
Two courses selected from the following..................................6
Electives in Spanish....................................................................6
*Capstone Course
Spanish Major Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
Other General Education Requirements......................................48
Spanish Major Requirements.......................................................34
Electives.......................................................................................46
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Spanish
First year:
History Elective..................................................................................3
Elective. .............................................................................................3
Total...............................................................................................31.5
Second year:
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5
Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3
Electives.............................................................................................6
Total...............................................................................................31.5
Third year:
Social Science Elective......................................................................3
Electives........................................................................................... 16
Total................................................................................................. 34
Fourth year:
Spanish Civilization and Literature Electives. ....................................6
Spanish Electives...............................................................................6
Electives........................................................................................... 13
Total................................................................................................. 31
* Elementary Spanish does not count toward the major.
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages
Foreign Language
